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The Fall of the Wall: From German Unification to a New World Order?

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Freedom Without Walls: 1989-2009

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The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the cold war, the beginning of a fully united Europe and proof that peaceful change is possible, even in the moments when it seems most unlikely. 

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Live at the Newseum in Washington DC on November 2, 2009, a panel of key players in 1989, including former Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher, former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft, and former Berlin Mayor Walter Momper will give their account of Germany's happiest hour and discuss how it has shaped today's world. The program is a joint effort by the German Embassy, Deutsche Welle TV, the Bertelsmann Foundation, the BMW Foundation and the Newseum. This presentation is the third and final installment of a three part series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.